Architectural Project Manager

Burke Construction Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Special Projects seeks an Architectural Project Manager to join our in-house design team, guiding tenant improvement projects from initial design through construction administration. You will own drawings, permitting, and code compliance while staying closely engaged with our field team.

Requirements include a 6+ year track record in architectural project management (design-build), strong communication, TI experience, and licensure progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 6+ years of architectural project management experience including design-build delivery
• Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and permitting processes
• Experience reviewing shop drawings/submittals and managing construction documents
• Strong communication bridging design, field teams, clients, and inspectors
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different sectors and scales
• TI experience with existing building conditions and shell buildings
• Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure
• Experience across office, retail, food & beverage, light industrial types
• Familiarity with local AHJ processes and plan reviewers
• Experience with BIM coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural scope from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
• Coordinate with clients, internal design team, field/construction staff, subcontractors, and consultants
• Manage entitlements, permitting, and code compliance across a variety of project types
• Conduct site visits and construction observation
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for the field team's design and drawing questions during construction
• Track project scope, schedule, and any design-related change orders
• Client-facing communication and progress reporting as needed

Skills

Architectural PM

Design-build delivery

BIM coordination

Multi-project management

Strong communication

TI experience

Site visits

Code & permitting

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Burke Special Projects specializes in tenant improvement construction across a wide range of sectors including office, retail, food and beverage, and light industrial. As a design-build firm, we manage projects from initial design through final buildout under one roof, giving clients a single point of accountability across a diverse portfolio of space types and project scales. Our in-house design team works hand-in-hand with construction operations, allowing us to move quickly from concept to permit to completed space without the delays and miscommunication typical of separate design and construction firms.

Job Summary

Burke Special Projects is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our in-house design team, managing tenant improvement projects from initial design through construction administration. This role bridges design and field execution owning drawings, permitting, and code compliance while staying closely engaged with our field team through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural scope from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
• Coordinate with clients, internal design team, field/construction staff, subcontractors, and consultants
• Manage entitlements, permitting, and code compliance across a variety of project types
• Conduct site visits and construction observation
• Serve as a responsive point of contact for the field team's design and drawing questions during construction
• Track project scope, schedule, and any design-related change orders
• Client-facing communication and progress reporting as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 6+ years of experience in architectural project management, including design-build project delivery
• Working knowledge of building codes, zoning, and permitting processes
• Experience reviewing shop drawings/submittals and managing construction documents
• Strong communication skills as this role bridges design, field teams, clients, and inspectors
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different sectors and scales
• Tenant improvement (TI) experience, specifically working with existing building conditions and shell buildings
• Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure
• Experience across a range of project types (office, retail, food and beverage, light industrial)
• Familiarity with local AHJ processes and relationships with local plan reviewers
• Experience with BIM coordination
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development / licensing exam support (AREs) and continuing education
• Vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Bonus structure tied to project performance